A Precious Blanket Repair
When disaster struck Bodhi’s beautiful baby blanket, I decided it was time for a repair and an upgrade.
lace
lace knitting techniques and tips
Measuring Gauge over Lace
Measuring gauge over stockinette is pretty basic, but lace? Here are some tips.
How to wear a shawl
I am quite a big fan of shawls. Whether they are light and lacy or textured and cozy, I love to knit them and I love to wear them.
Central Double Decreases: sl2-k1-p2sso and sl2tbl-p1-p2sso
A central double decrease eliminates 2 stitches in a symmetrical way (thus ‘central’ and ‘double’). It results in a strong vertical decrease line that doesn’t slant to the left or the right, the way that the decreases k2tog, ssk, or sl1-k2tog-psso do.
How to Block a Lace Shawl
Once finish knitting and binding off a lace shawl, you may be a bit ‘at a loss’ for how to finish the project. If you haven’t blocked before, simply follow along with these instructions and get started.
Lace: Learn to Knit Lace with a Free Pattern
If you have always wanted to try lace, but have been a bit too intimidated, now is the perfect moment, and we have an ideal free pattern for you!